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Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Beautiful Moon

 Good morning,

The moon was so beautiful when we took the pups out for last call recently.

 We had somehow missed it in the news, but later that night we had an eclipse of the moon.  Catherine was still at her office and texted asking if Dad was outside gett6ing pictures, but we were already in bed.

 There were many images of the eclipse on line the next morning.  

So pretty!

All the best,

Lois

Monday, September 21, 2026

Chops Lunch - Ovation of the Seas

 Good morning,

Sometimes a special steak burger and fries is just right for lunch.

Chops Grille is a specialty restaurant aboard Ovation of the Seas.

Thanks, Erica, that looks great!  I'm now on my way to the kitchen to make some lunch....

All the best,

Lois

Sunday, September 20, 2026

Giovanni's Kitchen - Ovation of the Seas


 Good morning,

The specialty restaurants aboard RCCL ships are fantastic.  Today's images are from Giovanni's Italian Kitchen aboard Ovation of the Seas. 

 This is Spaghetti Carbonara and...

 ...this is Tiramasu for dessert.

Oh, my, that looks so good!  Thank you for the images, Erica!

All the best,

Lois

Saturday, September 19, 2026

Izumi Restaurant Aboard Ovation of the Seas

 Good morning,

Here is something I haven't seen at Izumi Specialty Restaurants aboard Royal Caribbean ships before:  pretzel sticks.  They look delicious! 

 Oh, and these treats are always special.  California Roll.

 Thank you, Erica, for sharing your images!

Yum!

Lois

Friday, September 18, 2026

Skagway, Alaska

 Good morning,

What a gorgeous day to visit Skagway, Alaska.  These images are from our friend Erica who is cruising aboard Ovation of the Seas with our daughter, Catherine.  

 This quiet little town in Alaska takes us back to frontier days...

 ...yet all modern conveniences are also here.

 

This is also a shipping port as we can see by the containers on the right side of the image.

The sign is the spot for tourists to snap pictures and also provides a map of the town.

Souvenirs!

This "gadget" cuts through snow on the rail road tracks.  

Engine 52.  

Thank you, Erica!  We love seeing your images!

All the best,

Lois

Thursday, September 17, 2026

Silver Moon Tendering at Mendenhall Glacier Alaska

 Good morning,

Erica captured this image of the Silver Noon tendering to the Mendenhall Glacier in Alaska. 

 The Silver Moon is owned by Silver Seas, a company owned by Royal Caribbean.

It's all in the family.

:),

Lois

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Daisies Blooming in Alaska

Good morning,

How pretty!  Daisies were blooming along the side of the highway in Alaska. 

Mother Nature is in full bloom!

Enjoy,

Lois